How do I lose Weight? Weight Loss is such a challenge!

The question lots of people ask me is can you help me with weight loss? People are full of good intentions to make sure a new regime is put into motion. So many people see others as the way to helping them to tackle weight loss. Yes you need the support of those around you, family friends etc. Unless you take control yourself and be responsible for what you decide to eat then all the help in the world will amount to very little.

Counting the calories after eating and drinking to excess is a little late, looking to the future and planning to manage your lifestyle is a good start.

Some of the set backs that tend to thwart weight loss candidates come from the long dark cold days of winter when warm comforting food overpowers the strongest of will powers and before you know it your good intentions are beaten. Will power is normally to help you over a very short period of time. Using it as the main ‘driver’ in your weight loss campaign is destine for failure.

DON’T beat yourself up if you need to have a fix of something you crave, just have a very small portion, for example if it is chocolate just ration yourself to one small square and tell yourself that other fresh natural foods taste better and are better for your health. If you want something warm and comforting to eat make a fresh vegetable soup and add some toasted almonds just before you serve it (they add a satisfying crunch). Living on extremely small amounts of food isn’t the answer long term and finding the right balance is very important. Taking advice from a nutritionist or General Practitioner would also provide some guidance towards reaching the changes you need.

Seek out your nearest NCH registered Hypnotherapist for assistance with weight loss and weight control. Counting calories certainly gives you a good idea how of much fuel you are taking on board so that you can moderate your food and drink intake. Also you should consider looking at exercise, I don’t mean a marathon run or body building just something more than you do at present. Many commentators suggest quick walking 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes. Again seek advice from your General Practitioner before embarking on any plan of strenuous exercise. And give yourself time to relax, deeply relax so your mind can be clear and you can focus on the important things in life.

Control the calories before and during Christmas so January doesn’t see you FAT

It is the old rhyme that features the Goose being fattened ready for the Christmas feast. Don’t follow in the steps of the Goose getting fat from eating too much in a short period of time. Extra weight is often put on during the Christmas celebrations when large amounts of food in the home somehow signifies wealth and happiness. At festive times there is always a list of highly calorific foods available. If you are going to eat any of these high calorie rich food goodies e.g. mince pies, rich fruit cake, hand made chocolates then take control and limit what you eat. Check out the calorie count before you buy or eat any of these seasonal celebratory foods. The same goes for alcoholic drinks, moderation is always a valid path to take.

Try swapping something out of your normal meal when you have one of these treats. For example cut out bread and butter for the base of a sandwich and have a wrap instead or use large lettuce leaves stuffed with your choice of filling. There are plenty of ideas for healthy lower calorie foods and meals on the internet – having a balance is the aim of any good meal and diet.

Some people get caught up eating or even gorging on these high calorie foods at Christmastime due to stress or upset, so try relaxing quietly on your own for 5 or 10 minutes. Just have a quiet day dream imagine somewhere special for example a favourite holiday place.

So don’t wait for January until you see the FAT problem. Christmas is coming and so is January, New Year resolutions can start now and get you ready to avoid extra FAT and weight gain.

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